Finding the Third Proportional to 591,870 and 927,471
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Solution
The third proportional to 591,870 and 927,471 is: 1,453,363.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
591,870 : 927,471 = 927,471 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
591,870/927,471 = 927,471/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
591,870x = 927,471 × 927,471 - Step 4: Simplify right side
591,870x = 860,202,455,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 860,202,455,841/591,870 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,453,363.84
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